Watkins Shaw Messiah Orch Score and full set of parts, used for one performance. The score is in very good condition and completely clean except for two or three marks re chorus standing. The parts are also in very good condition.
Parts include one original of each part (strings, 2 oboes, bassoons, trumpets, timpani) plus multiple copies of the string and bassoon parts for most of the movements. String copies quantities are 5/4/3/3/2. “Most” of the movements means virtually all of Part I and about half of Part III plus Hallelujah. Professional bowings are done for all movements for which there are copies. (Note: the original string parts were taken apart to make copies and to eliminate some awkward page turns — e.g., before “Glory to God” and relatively poor layouts for certain movements. If you have a very large orchestra the layout and page turns are not as much of an issue… but most of us don’t.) Some of the parts and copies have added notes from the musicians — which are often interesting and fortunately only occasionally sarcastic…
Looking to sell the materials for a reasonable price. Score and parts (new) cost $185; score alone is $114 and $90 for parts! Best rational offer wins. Questions welcome, usually.
James Filosa says
Are scores still available, would be interested in purchasing, please let me know asap
Jim Filosa